Good Harbor Hill Players-Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant

11/15/2025

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06/24/2025

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06/23/2025

Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant T-shirts For Sale

The magic of the Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant is captured in a limited edition t-shirt every year. This year we have just a few remaining for purchase. The sizes are Adult Small and Adult Medium. Be the Light. $30.

Also available and almost vintage are a few Adult Small 2024 “Eclipse of the Heart” t-shirts. $30.

To purchase, message the Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant or text/call 387.2027. Delivery available anywhere in Grand Marais.

All proceeds support the production of the pageant.

06/21/2025

What an honor!

The Good Harbor Hill Players Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant was featured in the Jim Henson Foundation newsletter!

For those who don’t know, Jim Henson was the legendary creator of The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and so many other beloved puppet and film works. His creativity and belief in the power of puppetry to tell meaningful, magical stories continues to inspire artists around the world, including us.

To be recognized by the foundation that carries on his legacy is a huge honor, and a beautiful reminder that what we’re creating.

Thank you to everyone who helps make this pageant possible. You’re part of something truly special.

06/21/2025

Join us for a magical evening celebrating the longest day of the year!

The Summer Solstice Pageant features giant papier-mâché puppets, stilt walkers, and live music.

The show starts at 8 PM at North House Folk School.

Bring a chair and come early if you’d like to buy a limited-edition T-shirt and get a good spot!

Donations are greatly appreciated!

https://www.goodharborhillplayers.org/donate

06/20/2025

06/20/2025

Just two more days until "Bring Your Own Light," the 2025 Summer Solstice Pageant!

Come down to the North House campus Saturday, June 21 at 8pm for this favorite, one-of-a-kind performance by the Good Harbor Hill Players! Free and open to all. BYO camping chair if you wish!

*Rain date: Sunday, June 22 at 2pm. If the pageant has to be rescheduled due to rain, we will announce it here.

📷 Photo by Dennis Chick

06/19/2025

Calling all volunteers!

We’re looking for helping hands for the Summer Solstice Pageant! If you’re interested and available, please sign up to support this magical community event. Any amount of help is deeply appreciated!

Volunteer signup sheet

06/17/2025

The sewing team is going strong! Last-minute ears are being added onto puppets, and waves, rocks, and trees are getting their final coats of paint. We can’t wait for Saturday evening!

Join us at North House Folk School at 8 PM for the annual Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant!
This year’s show is “Being Your Own Light.”

See you there!

06/12/2025

Soon puppets will be taking over the summer solstice stage!

To help us organize our costumes we are in need of hangers and clear plastic bags!

Please drop off at the Community Center Thursday and Friday 3-8 or Saturday and Sunday 10-1 or 3-8.

Thank you!!!i